On 29 November 2024, ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ will host ¡°Security as a Foundation for Achieving Sustainable Development in Haiti ¡±, a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Ambassador Cristobal Dupouy, Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Haiti. This hybrid event (online and in-person) will start at 18:30 on Zoom and in the 2F Reception Hall at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Headquarters in Tokyo.
This event will offer an opportunity to understand the complexities of Haiti¡¯s current situation and the critical role of international partnerships in promoting stability and sustainable solutions.
Ambassador Dupouy will join will join ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Senior Vice-Rector Sawako Shirahase to discuss the OAS Permanent Council resolution supporting the transition of the Multinational Security Support Mission into a peacekeeping mission, emphasizing the importance of sustained international collaboration. Ambassador Dupouy will also discuss joint OAS-UN efforts, particularly in combating corruption and strengthening governance.
Registration
To attend this event in person at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Headquarters in Tokyo, register here:
To attend this event online via Zoom webinar, register here:
Please note this event will be in English; Japanese interpretation will not be provided. Advance registration (by 28 November at 15:00) is required. Online registrants will receive an email on the day of the event with a link to join the Zoom webinar.
For the in-person event, please be prepared to present identification at check-in.
About the Speaker
Ambassador Cristobal Dupouy, a Chilean diplomat born in Tokyo, has served as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the OAS in Haiti since 2018. He holds a master¡¯s degree in international relations and a doctorate in Soviet-Latin American relations from the Sorbonne.
Since joining the OAS in 2006, Ambassador Dupouy has led efforts to support governance, elections and security in Haiti. He has mobilized over US$80 million for development projects and played a pivotal role during major crises, including the aftermath of President Jovenel Mo?se¡¯s assassination. As Dean of Ambassadors in Haiti, he continues to work on key initiatives such as constitutional reform, support for the Multinational Security Support Mission, and mediation of the cross-border dispute between Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
